Etisalat unveils new Samsung Galaxy S5 deals

Abu Dhabi, April 9, 2014

Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecom provider, has launched the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 in ‘Charcoal Black’ and exclusively in ‘Shimmery White.’

The telecom major is offering the device for free with up to 10GB data and 300 flexible minutes, said a statement.

The flexible minutes can be used for local, international and incoming roaming calls.

The company will later offer the model in ‘Electric Blue’ and ‘Copper Gold,’ it said.

Customers can choose from a range of options, with advantages including per second billing and add-ons, which are designed to suit difference requirements.

It is offereing three plans for post-paid customers, which include a free device on an 18-month contract plan for Dh250 ($68) with 1GB data and 100 flexi minutes or Dh400 per month with 10 GB data and 300 minutes.

Users can also get a Dh500 upfront discount on the cost of the device on a 12-month package, which comes at a monthly rental cost of Dh250, 10GB data and 300 flexi minutes.

The model can also be purchased on two prepaid packages for the 32GB and 16GB devices, both of which come with 1GB data allowance free for the first month and Dh99 per month thereafter.

Khaled ElKhouly, chief marketing officer, said: “The UAE’s smartphone penetration is among the highest in the world and, as such, we understand that our customers want access to the latest devices as soon as they come on the market.

“As part of our commitment to offer the best value services and offers to our customers, we are giving them exclusive access to the limited edition shimmery white model of the coveted Samsung Galaxy S5, which looks set to become a record breaking handset.” - TradeArabia News Service